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Cost of Living & Prices:
Egypt vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Egypt vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.88 times less for grocery shopping in Egypt than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.61 PLN (0.66 USD) in Egypt and 22.9 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Egypt.

2.61 PLN
22.90 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.36 PLN (0.35 USD) in Egypt and 9.37 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Egypt.

1.36 PLN
9.37 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.98 PLN (4.84 USD) in Egypt and 82.29 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Egypt.

18.98 PLN
82.29 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.72 PLN (4.26 USD) in Egypt and 70.57 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Egypt.

16.72 PLN
70.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.61 PLN (2.96 USD) in Egypt and 68.3 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Egypt.

11.61 PLN
68.30 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.43 PLN (1.13 USD) in Egypt and 62.73 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Egypt.

4.43 PLN
62.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.89 PLN (0.74 USD) in Egypt and 12.58 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Egypt.

2.89 PLN
12.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.42 PLN (0.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Egypt and 18.58 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Egypt.

3.42 PLN
18.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.78 PLN (1.22 USD) in Egypt and 15.41 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Egypt.

4.78 PLN
15.41 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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97.97 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.56 PLN (0.14 USD) in Egypt and 11.13 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

0.56 PLN
11.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 PLN (0.35 USD) in Egypt and 16.74 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Egypt.

1.36 PLN
16.74 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.41 PLN (2.14 USD) in Egypt and 65.51 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Egypt.

8.41 PLN
65.51 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.32 PLN (0.59 USD) in Egypt and 4.9 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Egypt.

2.32 PLN
4.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.72 PLN (0.18 USD) in Egypt and 15.29 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

0.72 PLN
15.29 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.86 PLN (0.22 USD) in Egypt and 20.9 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Egypt.

0.86 PLN
20.90 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.83 PLN (0.21 USD) in Egypt and 16.7 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

0.83 PLN
16.70 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.73 PLN (0.44 USD) in Egypt and 32.23 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

1.73 PLN
32.23 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 41.2 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt and 35.21 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

41.20 PLN
35.21 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.75 PLN (0.19 USD) in Egypt and 24.5 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Egypt.

0.75 PLN
24.50 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.52 PLN (0.13 USD) in Egypt and 9.8 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

0.52 PLN
9.80 PLN

Restaurant

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.74 times less for meals in restaurants in Egypt than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.11 PLN (1.05 USD) in Egypt and 20.47 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Egypt.

4.11 PLN
20.47 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.59 PLN (0.15 USD) in Egypt and 10.98 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

0.59 PLN
10.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.18 PLN (1.07 USD) in Egypt and 31.36 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Egypt.

4.18 PLN
31.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.85 PLN (1.49 USD) in Egypt and 39.21 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Egypt.

5.85 PLN
39.21 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.03 PLN (2.56 USD) in Egypt and 47.05 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Egypt.

10.03 PLN
47.05 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50.15 PLN (12.79 USD) in Egypt and 392.05 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Egypt.

50.15 PLN
392.05 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.36 PLN (2.13 USD) in Egypt and 98.01 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

8.36 PLN
98.01 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.37 PLN (0.09 USD) in Egypt and 8.63 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Egypt.

0.37 PLN
8.63 PLN

Fuel

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.98 times less for fuel in Egypt than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.05 PLN (0.27 USD) in Egypt and 4.25 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Egypt.

1.05 PLN
4.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.59 PLN (0.41 USD) in Egypt and 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Egypt.

1.59 PLN
3.61 PLN

Transportation

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.45 times less for transportation in Egypt than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 29.67 PLN (7.57 USD) in Egypt and 505.75 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Egypt.

29.67 PLN
505.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.67 PLN (0.17 USD) in Egypt and 10.78 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Egypt.

0.67 PLN
10.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.38 PLN (0.61 USD) in Egypt and 117.62 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98% lower in Egypt.

2.38 PLN
117.62 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.33 PLN (0.09 USD) in Egypt and 7.29 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Egypt.

0.33 PLN
7.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.84 PLN (0.21 USD) in Egypt and 17.64 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

0.84 PLN
17.64 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Egypt vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.03 PLN (2.56 USD) in Egypt and 70.57 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Egypt.

10.03 PLN
70.57 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.93 PLN (12.99 USD) in Egypt and 385.23 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Egypt.

50.93 PLN
385.23 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.77 PLN (4.53 USD) in Egypt and 148.98 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

17.77 PLN
148.98 PLN

Flats for rent

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 34.65 times less for renting an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 417.39 PLN (106.46 USD) in Egypt and 14900 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

417.39 PLN
14 900 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 259.69 PLN (66.24 USD) in Egypt and 9332 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

259.69 PLN
9 332 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 795.56 PLN (202.92 USD) in Egypt and 27812 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

795.56 PLN
27 812 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 494.3 PLN (126.08 USD) in Egypt and 16103 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Egypt.

494.30 PLN
16 103 PLN

Flats for sale

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 44.59 times less for buying an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1239 PLN (316.11 USD) in Egypt and 55977 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Egypt.

1 239 PLN
55 977 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 831.92 PLN (212.2 USD) in Egypt and 36363 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Egypt.

831.92 PLN
36 363 PLN

Salary

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Egypt vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Egypt is 54.4 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 432.16 PLN (110.23 USD) in Egypt and 23511 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 98.2% lower in Egypt.

432.16 PLN
23 511 PLN

Hotels

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Egypt vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

190 PLN
442 PLN

Two stars

176 PLN
507 PLN

Three stars

349 PLN
702 PLN

Four stars

486 PLN
948 PLN

Five stars

745 PLN
2 160 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Egypt: 19 cities, 654 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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